Banfield Pet Hospital
4 (269) 244 Passaic St, Garfield, NJ 07026, USAHours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Banfield Pet Hospital
Schedule Regular Vet Visits
One of the best ways to save on vet bills is to prevent expensive health issues before they develop. By scheduling regular wellness checkups, your vet can detect health issues early, helping you to avoid costly treatments and surgeries down the road.
Price Shop for Pet Prescriptions
Oftentimes our fur babies are prescribed human drugs off-label. Your vet is apt to charge more for these medications than you would pay at your local pharmacy. In fact, big-box or chain pharmacies can offer steep discounts. So it’s best to price shop.
Pet Insurance
Most pet insurance providers will pay between 80% and 90% of the vet bill. You can even get coverage for routine care and things like vaccinations and dental cleanings. If you do the math, you’ll most likely find that pet insurance makes financial sense in the long run as well as gives you peace of mind.
How Do You Choose the Right Pet Insurance Provider?
Pet Insurance Review makes it incredibly easy for pet parents to select an insurance provider they feel good about. You can use our handy comparison tool to get the gist of what a company offers. We’ve also collected over 150,000 reviews of insurance companies from real pet parents like you to rank the top providers in the market. Here is the current ranking of each:
| Rating | Provider | Total Review |
|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | AKC | 890 |
| 4.7 | ASPCA | 11,646 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 15,682 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 2,669 |
| 4.4 | Figo | 2,646 |
| 4.7 | Hartville | 164 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 7,521 |
| 4.9 | Lemonade | 805 |
| 3.2 | ManyPets | 2,356 |
| 4.6 | MetLife | 577 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,398 |
| 4.3 | Pet Assure | 12 |
| 4.7 | PetPartners | 112 |
| 4.5 | Pets Best | 7,244 |
| 4.3 | Pumpkin | 1,340 |
| 4.7 | Spot | 6,404 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 60,501 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 125 |
Or, you can simply get a fast quote from multiple providers and go from there.
Thinking of insuring your pet?
Get Quotes & CompareGetting to Know Your New Vet: Essential Questions to Ask
Choosing a new veterinarian is an important decision for any pet owner. You want to find someone who is competent, compassionate, and a good fit for you and your fur baby. To help you get the most out of your first appointment, here's a list of essential questions to ask your new vet:
Tell me about your experience with [pet type].
Different vets have different areas of specialization. Some are experts with cats, some dogs, some pocket pets, and some horses. Knowing that your vet has vast experience treating your specific type of pet can bring you peace of mind.
How do you handle emergencies?
You must know what to do in case of a pet medical emergency. Inquire what after-hours policy the clinic has, whether they have on-site emergency care available, and if they have a relationship with any nearby emergency animal hospitals.
How do you communicate with pet owners?
Good communication is key to building a trusting relationship with your vet. Ask how they prefer to communicate (phone calls, emails, online portal) and how often you can expect to hear from them.
Are there any breed-specific health concerns I should be aware of?
Some breeds are predisposed to certain health conditions. Knowing what to watch out for can help you catch problems early and get your pet the treatment they need.
Do you have any questions for me about my pet?
This is a great question to ask because the answer will show that the vet is interested in getting to know your pet as an individual and is willing to listen to your concerns.
Bonus question: Can I take a tour of your facility?
Getting a feel for the clinic's environment can help you and your pet feel more comfortable during your visits. Remember, you’re not just looking for a veterinarian, you’re looking for a partnership. Do not be afraid to ask these questions and any others you can think of. Any vet worth their salt will be happy to answer them. Because the more informed you are, the better equipped you'll be to make decisions about your pet's care! And that should be every vet’s top priority.
Reviews from Google
Horrible!! Don’t come here. I booked an appointment online and when I showed up they had cancelled it on their own and never called me to let me know. They tried to say they don’t take same day appointments and my appointment was not same day. It was made December 24 and this was now January 7th. Then they said i probably hit cancel by mistake when I got a confirmation email and NO!! I had a confirmation from the day I made the appointment. They never sent out one the day before. They make up lies and try to blame you to cover the mistakes they make.
posted: 01/07/2024
I am very aggravated with Banfield right now. Short staffed, only one doctor at a time working and no answers to my pets bloodwork in which I ordered and paid for because of concerns for my pets health. .My pet was supposed to have dental done on Dec 13 and then they cancelled an rescheduled for Jan 13th. I was then told that there is no dental available at this time so they cancelled his dental for a second time with no new date in site. My pet had nothing wrong with his teeth during his Oct 23 visit now he has Gingivitis due to not having his teeth cleaned. I paid for a wellness plan for the 16th year in a row and this is what care I am receiving. I had this plan 15 years before with my other pet and never a problem. I have even contacted corporate via email and no response except to deal with the facility directly. Have been trying to get in contact with them and they are closed. This is during the day for the past few days. WHAT IS GOING ON?
posted: 01/22/2024
Wish I could give 0 stars. Do NOT bring your pets here. They do not care about them, all they want is your money and to have you in and out. I have a German Shepard, he is the kindest and smartest dog I have ever encountered, and he is not your typical overly protective/reactive shepard, he is EXTREMELY calm & to see him in the position he was today terrified me. I got to Banfield for my appointment (He was due for a physical & vaccines) The head vet tech at the front took my information & then said he would take Bruno in the back. I asked why they needed to take him in the back, he proceeded to tell me “the manager doesn’t want people in the back its too crowded today, (he was the manager, not sure why he was speaking in third person, but anyways he then said) Bruno will be in and out you have nothing to worry about” I then told him, I am always in the room with Bruno as shepards are high anxiety dogs, he is a lot calmer if I am there and they always*** allow me in the room with Bruno because he gets very scared. He ended up not letting me back there and telling me Bruno would be right out “its just a physical” The vet tech came out from the back about a minute later and told me “hes chillin you have nothing to worry about” so I was at ease. About 2 minutes later another tech comes out nervously laughing saying they needed me in the back for Bruno asap. I got so nervous and asked if he was okay and she walked out the room to get the vet and Bruno. I have never ever seen my dog act like that in his 5 years. He was shaking, his eyes were red, you could feel his body heat, he was hyperventilating, and restless. THERE IS NO REASON FOR HIS EYES TO BE RED NOR HIM SHAKING AND HYPERVENTILATING THE WAY HE WAS. I asked what happened in there because the head vet tech just told me “he was fine” They then proceeded to tell me that my dog is “too anxious and german shepards don’t act like that normally & that they aren’t able to finish his appointment. They then said, “this will traumatize him so next time he comes we need to put him under a sedative” FOR WHAT?!? I specifically told them they allow me in the room for this specific reason. There was note of it. They then said “someone must of traumatized your dog because this isn’t normal” Excuse me? Maybe if they had listened to what I was saying from the first place my dog wouldn’t have needed to go through all that. & When I mentioned to the vet and other techs that I basically begged the managing head vet tech to be in the room because he is way calmer and they always allow me in there, they ignored it & responded with “Yea i don’t know whats wrong with your dog, but the sedative will allow us to do our job” and that “the rooms were full” BUT there was 3 empty rooms & theres no need for a sedative FOR A PHYSICAL EXAM. Cancelled my plan, will never be coming here again. As I waited to check out, the head vet tech did not even look my way. & Completely dismissed everything that just happened.
posted: 01/11/2024
Been with Banfield for 5+ years… never been this disappointed. To start with that I have to make several phone calls and wait in the line to make an appointment that’s a month away. Then they send me several reminders for me to confirm that I’ll show up on this appointment. Which sounds well organized. And Surprise! When I postponed everything and shuffle my reluctant cat to his bag for this over due check up. And drove 30min to this place. NO ONE IS THERE! I had to ask the PetSmart staff to know that they are not even working today. 😅Why in what world do you make an appointment and confirmed many times for the day you don’t open huh??????
posted: 09/18/2023
I waited a long time to get taken care off a few time. Guess it was because of short staff. Other times they were fast. So don't take my 3 stars to the heart. Could be less and it could be more.
posted: 12/13/2023